Shoe



June 25, 1940. P. svRLlNGA, JR K 2,205,753

SHOE

Filed June 6, 1939 Patented June 25, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT oEEioE 4 Claims.

For people of short stature thisis a much needed v improvement. i

Another object of the invention isr the provision of a height extension member attached to a shoe, 10

the foot of awearer. A further object of the invention is the provi sionof an insert for extending the height, or increasing the stature of a wearer, which at the same time will provide additional comfort to= the arch of the foot, and which is attached permanently to the shoe by means of grommets or other similar means of attachment.

A further object of the invention is to `provide a 20 device for the purpose stated which is efficient, practical, useful, and economical to manufacture in quantity production. Other objects of the invention will become apparent by reference to the accompanying drawing and the ensuing description wherein like symbols are utilized to designate like parts and in which; f I

Fig. 1 is a side view of a shoe in accordance with the features embodied in my invention; this view is partly shown in cross-section in order to clearly depict theA important structural elements of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a transverse crcsssectional view on the line 2 2 of Figure l.

tional View on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Fig. 4.- is another form of my invention showing the method employed when it is desired to construct my invention of cast or plastic materials. This view is taken, on the line 4 4 of Figure 5.

Fig. 5 is a. cross-sectional view on the line 5-5 of Figure 4.

Referring further to the drawing, it will be seen in Figure 1, that the illustration shows the foot of a wearer generallyldesignated by the numeral 28 and inserted into a shoe of the form comprising my invention, the shoe is generally designated by the numeral 6, and isl provided with a sole and a standard heel designated :by the numeral Vl'` attached thereto.

The rear portion of the upper part of the shoe which ts the foot generally designated by the numeral It, is provided with a deeper cut-out C il 55 nated by the numeral I1,

which will also provide a means of ventilation tol 5 Fig. 3 is a fragmentary transversal cross-sec` Now in order to adapt the shoe to the purpose and utility for which my invention has beenconceived, the portion I6 or the rear portion of the upper part of the shoe, is somewhat extended in height suiciently toenable the insert designated by the numeral il to be accommodated therein, and also to accommodate the heel portion of the foot of a wearer for the reason that a standard shoe is not adapted to accommodate the inserted piece designated by the numeral I I. i

These changes from the normal shape of the shoe should be made to) work in nicely with the restoi the dimensions so` as to maintain a pleasing proportion.

The portion I6 will have to be, somewhat, built up or extended in height in order to accommodate this structure, and for this reason the upper arcuate portion designated by the numeral il mustbe cut deeper than it would be cut on the upper part of the average shoe in order that it furnish ample clearance for the ankleof the foot.

The important elemental 'structure of my in.- vention resides primarily in theI piece or member designated by the numeral I I. As can be seen in Figure 1, the member Il has a top surface designated by the numeral It which is made conguratively and congruently with the shape of the sole` of the foot toward the heel portion and alsofto nt partly the contour of the arch of the foot.

The lower portion I5 on the member I I is made to conform to the rear portion inner sole and arch of the shoe. As `can be noticed, the under portionof the member II isslightly recessed as designated by the numeral IS, the` relieved surface being designated by the numeral I3 (Figure 2), the reason for this recessed portion is twofold, one is that it eliminates the necessity for accurate fitting of the shoe to the lower portion of ,the member Il, and secondly that it will provide a by-pass for ventilation to be circulated to the front portion of the foot. This will become more apparent further along in this specification.

The member I I, as can be noticed, is provided with a counter-sunk recess or counter-bore desig nated by the numeral I2 and the heel portion is provided with a similar counterbo-re*designated by the numeral 8. The grommets designated by the numeral 9 are used to fasten the member i I to the shoe in the manner illustrated; the 4end of l the same are spun over to abutthe top and bottom counterbores respectively designated by the numerals I2 and 8, in order to hold the member I I deiinitely and xedly in place in the shoe." j

' The member II as indicated in Figure 2j, is

made up of Very light weight material, like balsa wood which would be the ideal material for this purpose. It is a well known fact that balsa wood is a very light wood, hence the member I I would not, perceptibly, add to the weight of the shoe thereby making for the most ideal possible arrangement.

Particular stress is laid on the fact that the member II is made of a solid material rather than a resilient or compressible material, so that the dimension of the member i i namely the height dimension toward the rear or its thickness would deiinitely determine the amount of increase in.

stature it will provide to an individual wearing a shoe equipped with the same.

vThe grommets are provided with a series of holes designated by the numeral I9 which proe vide a means of communication for the air drawn in thru the grommets and dispersed thru the channel designated by the numeral I9 being further distributed to the inner part of the shoe.

Figure 3 shows a view of the shoe cut transversal section and indicates more clearly the method of securing the member Ii to the shoe. The member II may also be secured by nails or screws or any other means when it is not desired to provide ventilation to the foot,

In Figures 4 and 5, I show a slightly modiiied form of my invention, the structure being the same shape as the member Il except thatit is made of a light metal or perhaps a molded product like Bakelite, and for' that reason it is made .of a rather light cross-section as in dicated by the views Figure i and Figure 5.

The alternate formi illustrated in Figures fi land 5 is generally designated by the numeral and is comprised of a top surface 253 which. is made congurative 'with the heel portion and the arch portion of the foot' adjoining the heel portion, and is provided with a lower surface designated by the numeral 22 which is coniigurative'with the shape of the rearward inner portion of the sole of a shoe. Itis also provided with a lrelieved surface designated by the numeral 2i, thus eliminating the need foraccurate t'to the sole of a shoe, at the same time providing a passage for pass'-V ing air or ventilation to the sole of the foot similarly as indicated, illustrated, and explained with respect to the form shown and illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. The member illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 generally designated I8, is provided further with two recesses or cavities 25 in order to make the member i3 as light weight as possible; the reinforcement rib designated by the numeral 25 giving the entire aiair strength and rigidity.

The side portions are open, and slightly tapered as indicated at 2l, the numeral 23 designates openings at the rear end, and at the side, since the top portion 2@ and the portion 2i are held together by the rib 255. The hole designated by the numeral 2d is provided in order to facilitate holding the cores for the spaces 25 when the casting is made, otherwise this hole has no particular significance in the invention at bar.

The shoe as constructedwith my invention, will provide a means of increasing the stature of an individual. Of course it is understoody that both members II or I8 are made of solid material non-resilient and non-compressible so that whatever their distance or height ymay be, it will be equivalent to theheight that will said shoe.

be added to the wearer, thus increasing his stature.

In spite of the fact that the standard shoe has to be modified somewhat in dimension, it will not be readily apparent to the average observer and a person wearing the shoe with my invention, will appear the same as if he wore shoes normally constructed.

Of course, this same purpose has been accomplished by increasingtheheight of the shoe heel,` which method is not 'as desirable because it attracts attention to the wearer, and points :out the tact that he is, normally, short in stature. With my invention, the wearers i stature is increased without anyone, but the v wearer actually knowing it to be so.

I believe, I have described my invention succinctly, and inasmuch as it is susceptible of many modiiications, changes, and alterations, I reserve the right to all such changes, modications, and alterations, which may come within the scope of the spirit of my invention.

Having thus described and revealed my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: f

l. In a shoe structure, a height extending member made of a solid material secured to said shoe, the said height extending member provided with a Ventilating recess at its lower surface, grommet means provided with Ventilating holes adapted to register with the Ventilating recess in said lower surface and further adapted to secure the said height extending member to the said shoe.

2. In a shoe structure, a height extending member made of moldable material secured to said shoe, the said height extending member provided with atop portion congurative with the shape of the heel and arch of a human foot member, and a lower portion coniigurative with the shape of the rearward portion' of the inner sole and, arch of said shoe, the said top portion being joined to the said lower portion by an arcuately tapered rib portion, the said lower portion provided with a Ventilating recess, and gromrnet means provided with Ventilating holes adapted to register wtih the Ventilating recess in said lower portion and further adapted to secure the said height extending member to the said shoe.'

3 A shoe vstructure comprising a sole, heel,

and upper portion, having attached thereto a height extending member made of moldable material, the said height extending member cornprising a top portion congurative with the shape of the heel and arch of a human foot member, and a lower portion coni'igurative with the shape of the rearward portion of the inner sole and arch of said shoe, the said tcp portion being joined to the said lower portion, by an arcuately tapered rib portion, the said lower portion provided with a Ventilating recess, and grommet means provided with Ventilating holes adapted to register with the Ventilating recess in said lower portion and further adapted to secure the said height extending` member to the said shoe.

4. In a shoe structure, height extending means provided with Ventilating means, and grommet means provided with Ventilating holes adapted to register with the Ventilating means in said height extending means and further adapted to secure the said height extending means to the PAUL SVRLINGA, J R. 

